Davidson Lands Conservancy Announces New Conservation Easement!
MEDIA RELEASE: December 17, 2018 FROM: Davidson Lands Conservancy CONTACT: Autumn Michael, Executive Director, Davidson Lands Conservancy Dave Cable, Director of Land Conservation...
View ArticleThe Davidson Lands Conservancy Earns National Recognition!
MEDIA RELEASE: February 27, 2019 FROM: Davidson Lands Conservancy CONTACT: Autumn Michael, Executive Director, Davidson Lands Conservancy 704/892-1910...
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Apollo 11 anniversary and Stargazing Event were out of this world!
Much thanks to Professor Kristen Thompson of Davidson College and Professor Grant Thompson of Wingate University for their preparation and leading this enjoyable and educational event for WOW World of...
View ArticleFour Pillars of Success
Your Lands Conservancy has been on a six-month journey of self-reflection and analysis to answer a key question: How do we maximize our impact? We’ve explored the history of our programs and their...
View ArticleFrom the Board President: Focus on the Future
Twenty years ago, Davidson leaders shared a vision to develop a land trust to help protect elements of our town that many of us hold dear, among them trees and open spaces, clean air and water, a love...
View ArticleUpdate: Land Conservation and Stewardship
Three project areas for land protection are active at present, covering about 200 acres that include farmland, two forested parcels—one heavily wooded with mature white oaks—and multiple properties in...
View ArticleBlazing New Trails
DLC is proud to announce an exciting design plan for the restored Nature Observatory located behind Davidson K-8 School. In fall 2019, we asked Student Council class representatives to solicit feedback...
View ArticleTrees Davidson: “I think that I shall never see…”
Trees play a critical role in the beauty, health, and wellbeing of Davidson. Because every mature tree we lose takes years to replace, DLC’s TreesDavidson program works today to assure the health of...
View ArticleConservation Connections: Predicting Patterns of Extinction
Research in a Davidson College biology lab connects directly to the stewardship and monitoring work being done by Davidson Lands Conservancy to assess the current ecological needs of lands we preserve...
View ArticleAuthor Chat – James Canton’s The Oak Papers
On Sunday, March 21, Main Street Books and Davidson Lands Conservancy had the pleasure of hosting author James Canton for a zoom chat. Lovers of writing and nature came together to learn more about the...
View ArticleLocal Teen Brings Learning Outdoors
Claire Alexander, a sophomore at Hough High School, is completing her Girl Scout Gold Award this year with an ambitious and timely project. Collaborating with DLC, she is designing, fundraising, and...
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Scouts Remove Barbed Wire Fence at Fisher Farm
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, BSA Troop 171 out of Mooresville met at Fisher Farm for a morning of environmental service. Along a popular trail, was a section of old barbed wire fencing. The fence had...
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Davidson K8 Nature Observatory Work Day: Bridges to Conservation
Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) and Catawba Lands Conservancy partnered with Community School of Davidson sophomores and seniors for a morning of service on Friday, November 19, 2021. Over 20...
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Williams Volunteers Enhance Wildlife Habitat at Fisher Farm
Davidson, NC – On Wednesday, April 19th, Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) welcomed 15 volunteers from Williams to Fisher Farm Park for an intense day of invasive plant removal. The volunteers,...
View ArticleSpring Naturefest: A Celebration of Nature and Conservation
Davidson, NC – Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) hosted its highly anticipated Spring Naturefest on Saturday, May 20th, at Davidson’s Roosevelt Wilson Park. This engaging, educational event offered...
View ArticleGirl Scout Ella Landman Achieves Gold Award with Unveiling of Outdoor...
If you walk behind the Davidson K-8 school, you may notice a new outdoor classroom and sensory garden in the woods. This is due to the thoughtful planning and detailed project execution of Ella...
View ArticleDavidson Lands Conservancy Announces Leadership Opportunity
Paul Freestone, board president of the nationally accredited Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), has announced that after seven years of service, including four years as Executive Director, Dave Cable...
View ArticleBlazing New Trails
DLC is proud to announce an exciting design plan for the restored Nature Observatory located behind Davidson K-8 School. In fall 2019, we asked Student Council class representatives to solicit feedback...
View ArticleFrom the Board President: Focus on the Future
Twenty years ago, Davidson leaders shared a vision to develop a land trust to help protect elements of our town that many of us hold dear, among them trees and open spaces, clean air and water, a love...
View ArticleUpdate: Land Conservation and Stewardship
Three project areas for land protection are active at present, covering about 200 acres that include farmland, two forested parcels—one heavily wooded with mature white oaks—and multiple properties in...
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